Folks, let me tell you, TNA’s plans this week got derailed faster than a diet at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Yes, due to the fallout from Hurricane Helene, TNA management had no choice but to cancel their scheduled TV tapings in Spartanburg, South Carolina. And when nature throws a Category 5 tantrum, there’s just no arguing with it.
TNA’s Statement: Priorities, People!
TNA took to X (formerly known as Twitter, but still causing confusion) earlier today to drop the news. In their statement, they wrote: “Due to the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene, TNA Wrestling is canceling both shows scheduled for Spartanburg, S.C. The safety and well-being of our TNA wrestlers, staff, crew, and fans are top priority.”
Translation? No suplexes, no high-flying action—just a whole lot of waiting for the weather to calm down. They also promised updates on refunds and future shows, but for now, it’s all about safety. And you know what? For once, a wrestling promotion got their priorities right!
Hurricane Helene: Rebooking Nightmare
Initially, these tapings were set for Friday and Saturday, September 27–28. But just like your uncle who says he’ll show up to Thanksgiving but always cancels last minute, Hurricane Helene forced TNA to reschedule the shows for Monday and Tuesday. Now, with that plan blown away too, fans are left wondering—what the heck is TNA going to air during next Thursday’s flagship show on AXS TV? At this rate, they might need to dust off some vintage footage or play a marathon of Jeff Jarrett’s greatest hits.
The Bigger Picture: Bound for Glory Still Standing Tall
All eyes are on TNA’s next big event—Bound for Glory, coming at you on Saturday, October 26 from Detroit, Michigan. While the Spartanburg tapings may be lost to the hurricane, Bound for Glory is still locked in.
The main event? A banger in the making, folks. Nic Nemeth will defend his TNA World Championship against everyone’s favorite underdog and viral sensation, Joe Hendry. Not to be outdone, PCO and Matt Cardona will finally settle their differences in a good ol’ Monster’s Ball Match—where the only rule is that there are no rules. PCO and Cardona have been feuding since August, and it’s all come to a head over, of all things, a wrestling wedding. Steph De Lander, Cardona’s associate and PCO’s in-ring bride, is currently sidelined with neck surgery, but that won’t stop these two from tearing each other apart in true Monster’s Ball fashion.
What Now for Impact on AXS TV?
The big question for TNA fans is—what’s going to air on Impact this Thursday at 8 PM EST? With the tapings washed out, we’re in the dark. Perhaps a greatest-hits reel? A 2-hour promo from Tommy Dreamer? Only time will tell, folks.
Stay safe, Spartanburg, and we’ll be here, ready for the return of the chaos. Bound for Glory is still on the horizon, and when TNA hits the Wayne State University Fieldhouse, it’s going to be a show to remember.